Melbourne Cup Carnival commences with a bang with Derby Day’s first race to kick off at 11.45am on Saturday.
But eager A-listers were already prepping and preening from as early as 5am to master their perfect race day look.
Taking to Instagram to document their morning routines, WAGS, reality stars and models gave a sneak peek of what was to come.
Hair, makeup, fascinators… and selfies! Stars begin getting ready for Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Derby Day as early as 5AM
Bachelorette Georgia Love was up well before 6am to make it to her hair appointment at Uva Salon.
The sky looked dark as she captioned the picture: ‘Early bird catches the… good hair day?’
She later showed off her completed look, with a stylish updo with wavy strands hanging beside her face and a bold lip used on her pout.
‘Early bird catches the… good hair day?’ Bachelorette Georgia Love was up well before 6am to make it to her hair appointment at Uva Salon
Not a morning person? Internationally renowned model Shanina Shaik started her morning with Vegemite toast, before being ready for a TV appearance on morning breakfast by 8am
Internationally renowned model Shanina Shaik started her morning with Vegemite toast, before being ready for a TV appearance on morning breakfast by 8am.
She told her one million fans ‘Derby Day crossing live 2 @Sunrise soon’ as she flaunted her flawless makeup and sleek straight locks under a fascinator with netting.
Former pageant queen Rachel Finch was also up early as a stylist pampered her before the big race day.
Blowing kisses! She told her one million fans ‘Derby Day crossing live 2 @Sunrise soon’ as she flaunted her flawless makeup and sleek straight locks under a fascinator with netting
Prep time: Former pageant queen Rachel Finch was also up early as a stylist pampered her before the big race day
Happy days! After a rosy eyeshadow was applied to her lids, she claimed she was ‘onto hair’ as she held her 8-month-old son Dominic in her arms
She sat in black activewear on a stool, as she smiled at the makeup artist applying blush and highlighter to her cheek bones.
After a rosy eyeshadow was applied to her lids, she claimed she was ‘onto hair’ as she held her 8-month-old son Dominic in her arms.
She later revealed her ensemble as a black suit with strategic cut-out around her slender waist, with her hair slicked back with a pearl-encrusted headband.
Suits her! She later revealed her ensemble as a black suit with strategic cut-out around her slender waist, with her hair slicked back with a pearl-encrusted headband
Former Bachelor star and fiancee to Tim Robards, Anna Heinrich, started her day with a meat-filled pita kebab as she got glam.
She posted a selfie as her lipliner was applied for her by a professional.
Anna was wearing a a black sweater and camel coat, before changing into her race day frock.
‘It’s started’: Former Bachelor star and fiancee to Tim Robards, Anna Heinrich, started her day in the makeup chair ahead of the race day
Starting early! Anna claimed her ‘Derby Day diet’ consisted of a kebab in pita bread
‘Derby Day prep under way’: AFL WAG Jessie Murphy (nee Habermann) was also in the hair salon nice and early
AFL WAG Jessie Murphy (nee Habermann) was also in the hair salon nice and early, writing on Instagram: ‘Derby Day prep under way.’
Two glasses of water and two handbags could be seen on the counter, but the blonde stunner didn’t provide fans with a hint of what she was getting done.
Nadia Bartel, also an AFL WAG, posted in a comfortable jumper as her hair was sprayed with setting spray.
E! host Ksenija Lukich also posted from her Melbourne hotel room, posing in front of a mirror fitted with studio lights as her makeup selection was ready for her.
She was wearing a stripey shirt as she relaxed before the prep began.
Real Housewife Of Sydney star Krissy Marsh also shared a comedic video from her bed, using a race day filter that gave her the appearance of being ready for the day ahead.
Andy Lee’s girlfriend Rebecca Harding also poked fun of the morning ritual, poking her tongue out as she began to prep in a white robe.
Woke up like this! Real Housewife Of Sydney star Krissy Marsh also shared a comedic video from her bed, using a race day filter that gave her the appearance of being ready for the day ahead
Too early? Andy Lee’s girlfriend Rebecca Harding also poked fun of the morning ritual, poking her tongue out as she began to prep in a white robe at 5.24am